Waltham bans overnight on-street parking from 2 AM to 6 AM in many residential neighborhoods and during all snow emergencies citywide.
Waltham enforces overnight parking restrictions on many residential streets, typically prohibiting parking from 2 AM to 6 AM as posted on street signs. The rule exists to enable street cleaning and snow removal. Residents without off-street parking can apply for overnight parking permits through the Parking Department for designated streets or municipal lots. During declared winter snow emergencies (November 1 to April 1 typically), a citywide overnight ban takes effect regardless of posted signs, and vehicles left on streets are ticketed and towed. Visitors staying longer than one night should park in driveways or arrange temporary permits. Commercial streets generally allow overnight parking outside of street sweeping hours.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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